Luxury Butler service on Silverseas

1. Intimate, elegant ships - extraordinary space per guest ratio
2. Superlative service - crew to guest ratio of nearly 1 to 1
3. All ocean-view accommodation - including spacious suites with private verandas
4. Butler service in premium suites
5. Open-seating restaurants - no assigned dining time, no assigned table
6. Gourmet menus by Silversea´s Preferred Culinary Partner
7. Enrichment hosts and sophisticated entertainment

1. Fares include all onboard gratuities
2. Complimentary beverages served throughout the ship - including fine wines, champagnes, spirits, bottled water and soft drinks
3. Complimentary 24-hour room service
4. Complimentary shoreside events (select voyages)
5. Complimentary guided expeditions (Prince Albert II)
6. Complimentary transportation into town in most ports of call

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Sail the Mediterranean to the Greek Isles, and Italy or the warm waters of the Caribbean and Costa Rica. With less than 320 guests on board you´ll quickly discover a genuine freedom to escape and explore as you want. You´ll love this journey as much as the destination!

The new Viking Longships are the way to explore Europe and, Viking will have twelve of these revolutionary vessels sailing on the tranquil and historical waterways through Europe. Join Karine Hagen in this video for a tour around one of our new Viking Longships and discover why they are the most talked about ships in Europe.

With more than 170 cruise destinations for family holidays and getaways expect an amazing array of exciting shore excursions and cruise tour options.

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Queen Mary 2, QM2, It was a more civilized era, the golden age of luxury cruises.

Crossing the ocean was a grand event unto itself, the very embodiment of sophistication and privilege. And traveling Cunard was what one naturally chose for such a voyage.

Qm2 Cunard's glorious ocean liners were floating palaces of art deco splendor and Edwardian excess, surrounding guests with every comfort and luxury.

Embark on an 8-day Caribbean Adventure from New York to Fort Lauderdale
that stops in stunning St. Kitts, as well as Grenada and Bonaire.

Viking River Cruises European River cruises to Paris, Budapest featuring a Danube river cruise through Europe.

Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, announced the introduction of a brand-new itinerary along the Danube River in Eastern Europe for 2012.

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Take a family European river cruise vacation on the Danube with Viking.

This river cruise encounters grand cities and quaint villages along the Danube River. You explore both sides of Hungary’s capital—traditional Buda and more cosmopolitan Pest and from Fishermen’s Bastion, watch the river divide this fascinating city.

Experience Vienna´s architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley.

In Germany, explore a baroque cathedral and stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Savor the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends, and understand why Strauss immortalized the Blue Danube in his famous melody.

Day 1 Budapest
Arrive in Budapest, Hungary´s vibrant capital on the Danube River. Take a stroll beside the Danube or in the Vaci Utca, a pedestrian thoroughfare featuring shops and cafes.

Day 2 Budapest
You begin with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrassy Avenue and see the 19th and 20th century mansions, National Opera House, and Parliament Building.

Walk up the hill to Fishermen´s Bastion and Matthias Church; enjoy brilliant views. Return to your ship for lunch as we set sail through the scenic Danube Bend, past the castle of Visegrad and the basilica of Esztergom.

Day 3 Vienna
Arrive in Vienna just after breakfast for your half-day city tour. See some of Vienna’s architecture, then ride along the Ringstrasse with sights including the Opera House, Stadtpark and Hofburg Theater.

You then see St. Stephan´s Cathedral. Shop along the Kartnerstrasse or take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, home of Maria Theresa and summer residence of the Habsburgs. Dinner is served aboard and you may choose to complete your day in this City of Waltzes with an optional evening concert.

Day 4 Melk
After breakfast, sail through the Wachau Valley to the Benedictine abbey at Melk, and join a guided tour through this baroque architectural gem. See its elaborate frescoes and admire the library´s extensive collection of medieval manuscripts; enjoy the garden courtyard and the terrace’s Wachau Valley views.

Day 5 Passau
Enjoy midmorning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your walk along the town´s narrow streets takes you through the Old Town and past traditional houses.

You see the Oberhaus Fortress and visit the St. Stephan´s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe´s largest church organ.

Day 6 Regensburg
After breakfast, meet your guide dockside for a walking through the scenic town of Regensburg, one of Europe´s best-preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest of 13th and 14th century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps.

You also encounter the 12th century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter´s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany´s oldest restaurant, the Alte Wurstküche.

This afternoon, enjoy a casual scenic cruising along the Danube River or take an optional Danube Gorge excursion. Travel by road to Kelheim and board a ferryboat to the Danube Gorge´s dramatic scenery and spectacular 400 foot chalk cliffs.

Visit Weltenburg Abbey, renowned for the dark ale brewed here by monks since 1050, then rejoin your ship in Kelheim in time for dinner aboard.

Day 7 Main-Danube Canal & Nuremberg
This morning, you sail through a number of locks that comprise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel stretching 106 miles from Bamberg on the Main River to Kelheim on the Danube. Begun as Charlemagne´s dream in 793, it was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that raise the water level 1,332 feet.

Today it enables river travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea. Arrive during breakfast in Nuremberg, Bavaria´s second largest city.

Your tour features the former Nazi parade grounds and the Palace of Justice, historic home of the Nuremberg Trials. You have a brief stop at the Court House before returning to the Old Town area enclosed by ancient city walls.

Your tour ends with a walk from the imperial castle grounds past the Albrecht Dürer House on your way to the Main Market Square with its elaborate Gothic fountain. Lunch is served aboard, but you have the rest of the day to explore—or, join an optional World War II history tour visiting the Documentation Center Museum.

Day 8 Nuremberg
After breakfast, your family will disembark to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your family journey in another country with 3 nights in Prague. You will stay close to Prague´s Old Town and get a tour of the Prague Castle.

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Princess has distinguished itself by sailing to more worldwide cruise destinations than any other major line. Offering more than 150 itineraries for family cruises or romantic getaways ranging from 7 to 72 days.

Princess sails to six continents and calls at nearly 260 ports around the world including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, South Pacific, Hawaii/Tahiti, Asia, Canada New England, Bermuda and world voyages.

From the minute you step on-board, you know this is the way to discover the world. It's all here for you: delicious gourmet meals, fun entertainment, and always, incredible pampering.

Prices and itineraries are based on availability and can change without notice.

Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Ask about extra fees and taxes. Join our Cruise and Vacation Travel Club to stay up to date with the latest cruise deals and contact a travel agent to customize and book your next cruise vacation.

Gracious, Helpful Hosts

Enjoy a warm welcome by a knowledgeable
host who will help make your journey unforgettable.
Mariner Club´s gracious hosts are there to help. They´ll share tips for your itinerary, welcome you to parties just for Mariner Club guests and accompany you on your complimentary Mariner Club shoreside event. Experienced travelers, they know just how to make sure your journey is exactly what you want and more.

Unique Shoreside Events

Get an insider´s view of extraordinary places on every sailing.
Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a renowned vineyard, a luncheon at a private villa on the Italian Riviera or an exclusive tour of a rainforest, Mariner Club shoreside events show you exotic sites few ever get to see. Rare opportunities like these are what can turn a trip into an experience of a lifetime.

Private Cocktail Parties

Mingle with fellow Mariner Club
guests, sharing stories of the day’s travels.
These exclusive parties are a great way to relax and get to know your gracious hosts and other like-minded travelers. Watch the sunset over the day´s port of call while enjoying a little conversation and cocktails. It’s the perfect way to end a perfect day. And another way the Mariner Club makes your cruise even more memorable.

No matter which spectacular cruise you select, when you choose to use Mariner Club, you can also earn a range of added values and amenities, including double Membership Rewards points and a $150 statement credit when you pay with your American Express Card on qualifying vacations. What’s more, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that you´re sailing with one of the most respected names in travel, American Express Travel Services .

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At sea and ashore, Crystal Cruises share your passion for discovery and creating itineraries that showcase the world and all its glory, from favorite must-see destinations to undiscovered gems of the world. Crystal creates a careful balance of onboard enrichment and shoreside adventures that creates a magnificent experience, one you are sure to treasure for a lifetime.

Crystal Cruises is designed to evoke a sense of astonishing wonder, from the surprising thoughtful touches your stewardess attends to in your stateroom to the authentic experiences you enjoy ashore.

Aboard the two highest-rated ships in the world, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, you will discover the hallmarks of Crystal... extraordinary service, abundant space, exceptional quality and incredible choices. This is the very essence of our company; this is the Crystal Difference.